#2 Los Angeles Lakers: D'angelo Russell

[9erempiree]

Wtf!

[9erempiree]

Not feeling this dude. I guess we are going to hit up free agency.

This shit doesn't make sense.

[talkingconch]

good pick

lakers will make moves through free agency now

[outbreak]

Not a big surprise. People were saying Okafors stock was dropping a bit. I'd take Russell over Okafor

[StephHamann]

http://media.giphy.com/media/13wCZGuxmTm0jC/giphy.gif

[9erempiree]

Not feeling this kid.

[DFish24]

Wanted Okafor but happy with Russell too.

[COnDEMnED]

I think we ****ed ourselves. Well see what happens through free agency.

[AlphaWolf24]

It makes sense if they get DMC or KL or LMA...although I don't like Cousins and don't think he will play well with the others...

but I would have liked to see JO , I think he would have fit well and prolly be a allstar in a few years..

[AirTupac]

If Mitch and company think he's the better pick, then you go with it. They have a track record for picking the right player. Okafor whoooooo

[branslowski]

Perfect pick for the Lakers...Russel= The new Kobe:bowdown: :bowdown:

Also may get Love in FA

[SexSymbol]

Russell is probably the best player in the draft, why would you not like him? He definitely has most potential.

[LA.MJ&KB#1]

Great pick for the lakers I'm very happy.

[longtime lurker]

Russell is probably the best player in the draft, why would you not like him? He definitely has most potential.

Exactly.

[HOoopCityJones]

:confusedshrug: meh

[bballnoob1192]

lakers obviously going for one of the bigmen FA. with this pick

[9erempiree]

After watching highlight videos, I don't mind him.

[branslowski]

After watching highlight videos, I don't mind him.

You see? He has an All-Round game and a quick 3pt shot. Can score at will. Thus the future:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[Bless Mathews]

After watching highlight videos, I don't mind him.


Bwahahahahaaha bah


Your such a bitch.

How you not know about dude till now?

Your such a bandwagon, know only what 14 year old girls know about sports.

Lots of people had him goin to the lakers.

Such a fool.

Figures, someone from Texas, bandwagons on a northern Cali football team and bandwagons on a southern Cali bball team wouldn't know shit about a top prospect and still typed didn't like him until AFTER the team he roots for drafts because he watched a "highlight video"

[ClipperRevival]

Can't believe for 2 straight years, the Lakers drafted the two guys I wanted the most. Unreal.

[konex]

I love this pick. You can't watch the playoffs this year and draft a big who doesn't shoot at #2

[KiiiiNG]

you guys just got your best passer since magic and you're "not feeling this kid" ?

:lol

[sbw19]

Not surprised. I get why Lakers picked him, we badly need a young guard, but at expense of passing up on Okafor? Kid better be good.

[9erempiree]

you guys just got your best passer since magic and you're "not feeling this kid" ?

:lol

Magic?

You mean Kobe.

[9erempiree]

Not surprised. I get why Lakers picked him, we badly need a young guard, but at expense of passing up on Okafor? Kid better be good.


This.

[longtime lurker]

Whoever is hating on this pick is an idiot. Russell has the potential to legit become the best player in the draft. Okafor's going to be great, but Russell has legit superstar potential.

[ClipperRevival]

Whoever is hating on this pick is an idiot. Russell has the potential to legit become the best player in the draft. Okafor's going to be great, but Russell has legit superstar potential.

Kobe fans are mad cause less touches for him. Real Laker fans should be happy. Kobe fans, don't let the door hit you on the way out when Kobe retires. Root for that other team you used to root for before Kobe played.

[9erempiree]

Kobe fans are mad cause less touches for him. Real Laker fans should be happy. Kobe fans, don't let the door hit you on the way out when Kobe retires. Root for that other team you used to root for before Kobe played.
:facepalm

[raprap]

D'angelo just passed kobe as the most handsome guy in the Lakers. :bowdown:

[Bosnian Sajo]

Winslow to Miami!!!! :applause:

[Brokenbeat]

Whoever is hating on this pick is an idiot. Russell has the potential to legit become the best player in the draft. Okafor's going to be great, but Russell has legit superstar potential.

Yup. Soooo glad we got Russell. :rockon:

[DFish24]

Dude reminds me of a Ginobili/Harden hybrid, happy with the pick:applause:

[KiiiiNG]

:facepalm
he has a point.

you can root for your hometown rockets when kobe retires.

they're pretty good. :confusedshrug:

[warriorfan]

he has a point.

you can root for your hometown rockets when kobe retires.

they're pretty good. :confusedshrug:

You should root for your hometown team...


http://disci.smugmug.com/Sports/Basketball/Boomers-Basketball-Training-11/i-98ctBHb/2/M/Boomers%20Basketball%20Open%20Training%20Session%2 0Australia%20Gold%20Coast-53-M.jpg


They look pretty good, very athletic.

[Springsteen]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CIYw9FpUwAAf3qF.jpg

[The Iron Fist]

Lakers need a real point guard. Finally, they have one. :rockon:

[KOBEtherealKing]

Kobe fans are mad cause less touches for him. Real Laker fans should be happy. Kobe fans, don't let the door hit you on the way out when Kobe retires. Root for that other team you used to root for before Kobe played.


:coleman:

[konex]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPW4TCdlBR0

:bowdown:

[Tking714]

Good pick. The Lakers need another big gaurd.

[hawke812]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPW4TCdlBR0

:bowdown:

Nice:applause:

[brandonislegend]

Glad we picked him, the next Brandon Roy (hopefully with no injuries)

Love his pace.

[Fudge]

You're an idiot.

Dude is the best player in the draft. Be grateful, you bum.

[Kobe_6/8]

you guys just got your best passer since magic and you're "not feeling this kid" ?

:lol

http://a.fssta.com/content/dam/fsdigital/fscom/nba/images/2015/06/25/Kobe_Bryant_Steve_Nash_1996_Draft.jpg

Best passer since these guys.

[bluechox2]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CIYw9FpUwAAf3qF.jpg
:lol

[catch24]

It's times like these is what being a Laker fan is ALL about.

D'angelo might not turn out to be a superstar, hell, he might not even be an all-star, but the fact we're building through the draft and acquiring SOLID talent for what looks to be a bright future...is a special thing.

LA is buzzing right now, and I'm pumped :rockon:

[STATUTORY]

Kobe fans are mad cause less touches for him. Real Laker fans should be happy. Kobe fans, don't let the door hit you on the way out when Kobe retires. Root for that other team you used to root for before Kobe played.
tryin too hard ni99a

[bladefd]

Great pick by my Lakers. I was expecting them to pick Okafor but I always wanted Russell. Can't wait to see this kid play!

[TOUCH MY BODY]

The future is very bright for this kid and the Lakers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RShtzp9tpT4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHoGtXvzaBA

[HOoopCityJones]

The future is very bright for this kid and the Lakers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RShtzp9tpT4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHoGtXvzaBA


The shake and bake on two defenders @2:20 doe :eek:

[Milbuck]

#PrayForGOBB

[9erempiree]

The future is very bright for this kid and the Lakers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RShtzp9tpT4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHoGtXvzaBA

He's going to fvck shit up.

[SwishSquared]

#PrayForGOBBHinkie seemed like he gave up after this pick, no joke lol.

Btw, can't remember which reporter tweeted this, maybe somebody from ESPN, but it said LAL selected D-Russell in part due to their confidence that they can land LMA.

[BlakFrankWhite]

Anyone think 76ers gonna come for Russell soon?

[ClipperRevival]

The future is very bright for this kid and the Lakers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RShtzp9tpT4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHoGtXvzaBA

Wow. I'll be shocked if this guy isn't a superstar. He has "it."

[9erempiree]

He is the franchise.

I love how everyone is on the kid's nuts.

[HOoopCityJones]

He is the franchise.

I love how everyone is on the kid's nuts.


Weren't you just shitting on him a few hours after we drafted him? :lol

[SwishSquared]

Saw on r/NBA that Lakers have summer league commitments with Upshaw & Brandon Ashley. Mitch having a pretty great day. I doubt Ashley makes the team, but Upshaw definitely could. Major offcourt baggage but you never know how he works out.

[9erempiree]

Weren't you just shitting on him a few hours after we drafted him? :lol

No.

I hangout on the Lakers message board besides here and we pretty much had our sights set on drafting Okafor. So it came as a shock since none of us really scouted other players.

If I knew beforehand that we had another choice and after watching his highlights and scouting, it would be a no-brainer to pick him.

[Milbuck]

Hinkie seemed like he gave up after this pick, no joke lol.

Btw, can't remember which reporter tweeted this, maybe somebody from ESPN, but it said LAL selected D-Russell in part due to their confidence that they can land LMA.
It's a weird situation...I mean, on one hand, Russell would've been PERFECT in Philly and they have to be kicking themselves for missing out...but then again, they got a guy who could be the best guy in the draft. Idk what else could they have done lol. Clear dropoff after Okafor unless you're sipping the Porzingis kool aid, you gotta go BPA. It's going to be suuuper interesting to see how Embiid shows up this season, if he does..

But tbh I think Russell is going to be the best player of this draft though. His mentality, his IQ, feel for the game, ridiculous court vision, touch on his shot, creativity, competitiveness, everything screams superstar to me. I saw that report as well, but honestly I think the Lakers guys just really liked Russ as well. I remember reading somewhere that pretty much everyone with the Lakers wanted Russell right before the pick, Mitch might've been the only guy who was leaning towards Okafor.

[disel]

Lakers feel clarckson is a combo guard but russel is probably is a pure point who can run a team. A backcourt of russel and clarcksn will actually be nice

[ClipperRevival]

The future is very bright for this kid and the Lakers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RShtzp9tpT4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHoGtXvzaBA

Dude did the J. Crawford shake and bake (1:00 mark of first video). You almost never see that in games.

[ClipperRevival]

No.

I hangout on the Lakers message board besides here and we pretty much had our sights set on drafting Okafor. So it came as a shock since none of us really scouted other players.

If I knew beforehand that we had another choice and after watching his highlights and scouting, it would be a no-brainer to pick him.

Which board? Lakersball? Formerly the guys who used to post at Clublakers by any chance?

[9erempiree]

Which board? Lakersball? Formerly the guys who used to post at Clublakers by any chance?

Yep and yep.

I actually asked to by Club Lakers but the owner wanted to make me a moderator instead.

I declined.

[ClipperRevival]

Yep and yep.

I actually asked to by Club Lakers but the owner wanted to make me a moderator instead.

I declined.

Lol. I got banned from Lakerball for "attacking" therealdeal. But I check out that site once in a while and did see that most guys had this narrow minded thinking of going for Okafor with only a few open to the idea of Russell. That's what happens when you get into a group and you start getting a narrow minded viewpoint of situations. Have to be able to think on your own.

[LeFraud James]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDxmCigW0AETsmo.jpg


Pretty confident he's going to rep #1 though.

[9erempiree]

Pretty confident he's going to rep #1 though.

He chose #1

[$LakerGold]

His movement overall looks sloppy. Kobe's about to do work this summer.

[PickernRoller]

His movement overall looks sloppy. Kobe's about to do work this summer.

There is no smoother guard than Kobe...not even the GOAT MJ. He'll learn from SG#2 GOAT.

[HOoopCityJones]

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m186/gmoney570/DRuss_Lakers_zpshpd9wask.jpg

[VIntageNOvel]

http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/thewire/images/0/00/The_Wire_Dangelo.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20070911105217

:rockon:

[tomtucker]

D'angelo ?:biggums:

[Asiantastic]

I'm extremely disappointed that the Lakers picked Russell over Okafor because we need size at the 5 right now, but I see the front office's logic behind it. There are plenty of big men on the market right now to choose from.

If we can snag a defensive center like DJ, I'd be pretty happy. With Marc Gasol I'd be happier, but it's quite unlikely to get him :(. Worst case scenario we don't get a center at all, which may force us to pay Ed Davis 7m/year... We're not going anywhere with Davis as our starting center.

It's much more about the future at this point. We're looking past the Kobe era, so we can work with Russell (PG) and Clarkson (SG) in the future. But this upcoming season, I'm kind of worried that Kobe will have to play SF because he's a little too small for that. Who's going to guard the likes of LeBron, Durant, Paul George, or even Jimmy Butler for that matter?

In the end, I still think Clarkson/Randle/Okafor > Russell/Clarkson/Randle (double combo guards :\), but I may be wrong about Russell. We'll see how he grows in this league.

[Optimus Prime]

Strongly dislike the pick. If we can land Boogie LMA or Love I guess it will be all right. If not then this pick is pretty bad.

I suppose this makes Clarkson expendable in any trades so maybe Clarkson and Randle for Boogie. I would be okay with that.

Russell/Clarkson/Randle is getting you nowhere.

:kobe:

[buddha]

if this dude had the elite speed and hops we'd all be jocking him as a potential GOAT. he's going to be a very good player in this league.

[raprap]

The Lakers need talent badly and they got the most talented guy left on the board. I really like this pick. I feel like Russell is going to be a perennial all star in the future.

[ImKobe]

Strongly dislike the pick. If we can land Boogie LMA or Love I guess it will be all right. If not then this pick is pretty bad.

I suppose this makes Clarkson expendable in any trades so maybe Clarkson and Randle for Boogie. I would be okay with that.

Russell/Clarkson/Randle is getting you nowhere.

:kobe:

Breh, Lakers have even more cap space next year when Kobe's deal comes off the books and we have 23 mil right now to spend on either one max guy or two all-star caliber players


Lakers are not trading Randle because Randle hasn't had the chance to showcase his game enough and reportedly his shot has improved a whole lot and he lost 20 pounds, look at him become a taller Draymond Green.

Clarkson and Russell can both play PG/SG, so that's not a problem. Kobe could play at SF. I mean, Warriors won a title with Draymond Green being their tallest player on the court for half the Finals.... You don't really need a 7-foot Center and a 6-10 PF anymore, especially in the Western Conference, where teams play at a high pace and guys have to be able to get back on transition. Lakers struggled big time with this in the recent years with Pau, Hill, Davis not being able to play huge minutes because they couldn't keep up with a team like GS or LAC, who routinely blew us out.

Also, don't sleep on Larry Nance jr and Upshaw, those guys could end up being solid rotation players as well.

Lakers finally stuck to their players and aren't looking to trade away all their young talent for a "quick fix". They understand that Kobe can't be counted on to carry a team due to injuries and that one star player is not enough to win anything in the West. Cousins is a great talent but he alone isn't going to win anything.

[jimmy77x]

Russell is probably the best player in the draft, why would you not like him? He definitely has most potential.
http://media.giphy.com/media/O5NyCibf93upy/200w.gif

[Harison]

Russell is probably the best player in the draft, why would you not like him? He definitely has most potential.

:kobe:

[I<3NBA]

:yaohappy:

[Lebron23]

Welcome back D'Angelo Russell